The Dark Doldrums: Has Germany’s Energy Transition Reached a Dead End?

In recent years, the term dunkelflaute (“dark doldrums”) has entered the political discourse in Germany. It refers to a period of consecutive days or weeks during which renewable energy sources generate low or minimal energy. It can occur during late fall and early winter due to a decrease in wind, cloudy skies, or both. In 2023, weather-dependent [...]